Here is an excerpt from FIRE’s threat letter to the city of Orem, Utah. The city is punishing librarians for their criticism the city’s attempt to ban books:

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) is writing to demand that the City of Orem stop retaliating against our client, the Utah Library Association (the ULA), for criticizing the City’s decision to ban book displays that promote views City officials do not like. After supporting its librarians’ participation in the ULA for years, the City has stripped those benefits, forcing Orem library staff to pay out of pocket and use personal time to participate in ULA programs and activities, even while the City provides similar professional development benefits to other departments. In addition, the City has threatened librarians who dare to speak out against the City on social media with discipline for insubordination. The City’s actions violate our client’s First Amendment rights to free speech and free association . . . .